Book lovers discussion

i know a few books that have ghosts in
but if they r good or not i dont know have not had the chance to read them
that okay?

ANYTHING by M.R. James. really wonderful old ghost stories

The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong, What's a Ghoul to Do? by Victoria Laurie, Ghostgirl by Tonya Hurley, Shadowland by Meg Cabot

hay if u get the chance to read them before me
will let me know if they r any good?

I just started the Summoning today and so far it's very addictive! I had a hard time putting it down, but I needed an eye break! :-)

I've heard of 3 but someone said the author is putting out a 4th, I think.

is vampire beach any good?
coz i have heard people talking about it but i dont know what its like

thanks

Leanne wrote: "The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong, What's a Ghoul to Do? by Victoria Laurie, Ghostgirl by Tonya Hurley, Shadowland by Meg Cabot"

Get out of my head Leanne! Literally, these were the exact books I was thinking of when I read the topic. NICE PICKS!

Since it's October....any new ideas for this thread?????

Jo wrote: "Ive nearly finished the summoning and its pretty good :) "

Jo...did you like The Summoning?

Zombies seem to be in right now. Lots of books about them around.

I'm doing a buddy read of Handling the Undead...I think it is zombies...I'd really like a good ghost story though!!

I'd recommend Fevre Dream by George R.R. Martin, it's not a zombie story but a vampire one with a bit of twist to it. I thoroughly enjoyed it myself :-D

Earlier this year I read Tales of Terror from the Black Ship by Chris Priestley, which, although it's written for children, was very enjoyable and perfect for a ghoulish halloween night in.

I have Fevre Dream on my TBR!

Shelli wrote: "I have Fevre Dream on my TBR!"

Well I hope you enjoy it Shelli, best set aside a day or two for it, I found I didn't want to put it down when I started it!

Sam....I've got to finish A Clash of Kings first!!

Shelli wrote: "Sam....I've got to finish A Clash of Kings first!!"

Well at least the always difficult decision about what to read next should be a bit easier then :-)

I have a huge TBR...it's always hard!!

Oscar Wilde's "The Canterville Ghost" is entertaining. It's reminds me a little of Mark Twain's "Connecticut Yankee".

The Haunting by Shirley Jackson
The Woman in Black by Susan Hill

both brilliant!

One of the best ghost stories I know of is The Waiting Room! FAB-U-LOUS!

I recently read Brodmaw Bay by F.G. Cottam, the same author as The Waiting room (the last ghost story I recommended). It is excellent!

I will have to give FG Cottams books another go I think - I read The House of Lost Souls a couple of years ago and thought it was rubbish!

Maggie wrote: "I will have to give FG Cottams books another go I think - I read The House of Lost Souls a couple of years ago and thought it was rubbish!"

I guess we are all different, I was recommended by lots friends who know my taste, but I really couldn't get on with it at all! Ghost stories especially are hit and miss.

I've read Apartment 16 too - didn't rate it at all - however I won't rule out giving his other stuff a go.

Maggie wrote: "I've read Apartment 16 too - didn't rate it at all - however I won't rule out giving his other stuff a go."

I thought was rubbish too. If you want good ghost stories try E F Benson, old ghost stories and creepy - 'Hauntings & Horrors: Collected Stories of E F Benson' is £1.40 for Kindle from Amazon UK - it has 54 of his stories!

Karen wrote: "Maggie wrote: "I've read Apartment 16 too - didn't rate it at all - however I won't rule out giving his other stuff a go."

I thought was rubbish too. If you want g..."

I'll keep a look out, thanks.

Has anybody read The Woman in Black by Susan Hill? I noticed that there is a film version coming out soon and it reminded me how brilliant a story it is. As ghost stories go it's a classic, I loved it when I read it (in fact I loved it that much I bought my own copy since I had only borrowed it from the library).

I loved The Woman in Black - its one of the few ghost stories that really scared me. I'm looking forward to seeing the film sometime - I have also just bought (Ebay) a copy of an earlier film version but haven't watcched it yet. I'd love to see the stage version too. Fantastic book!

I have The Woman in Black on my TBR Maggie, I might bring it to the top of the pile after your recommendation - I love a good scare

Karen - thanks for the recommendation, just downloaded Hauntings and Horrors.
Sam - Susan Hill is one of my favourite authors, Have you read , I think it's every bit as good as

I've also read The Small Hand -very good too!

Chris wrote: "Karen - thanks for the recommendation, just downloaded Hauntings and Horrors.
Sam - Susan Hill is one of my favourite authors, Have you read , I think it's every..."

You're welcome Chris.
I quite fancy reading Susan Hill, but which is best to start with?

I'd start with The Woman in Black - particularly as the new film is about to be released.

Thanks Maggie - will do

Chris wrote: "Karen - thanks for the recommendation, just downloaded Hauntings and Horrors.
Sam - Susan Hill is one of my favourite authors, Have you read , I think it's every..."

I haven't, I've read The Mist in the Mirror, which I loved. I'm keeping an eye out for her other works though (may have to hunt the Small Hand down)

I read The Woman in Black a couple of weeks ago after seeing the trailer for the movie. It was creepy, but the movie - which I saw last night - was way creepier!!! I am going to check out Hill's other books after reading the recommendations here.

Has anyone read The Prince of Mist?

Shelli wrote: "Has anyone read The Prince of Mist?"

I haven't read it, but I bought it for my daughter a while back. I don't think she's read it yet. I'll have to ask her...

Just finished The Night Strangers by Chris Bohjalian. If you're looking for a modern ghost story, you might like this one.

I read prince of the mist a while ago, after falling completely in love with shadow of the wind and angel's game. It's very creepy, but much simpler and shorter than the the others, but then it is aimed at a younger reader. Definitely worth a read!

I'd like to read The Prince of Mist - absolutely adored The Shadow of the Wind.

Chris wrote: "I read prince of the mist a while ago, after falling completely in love with shadow of the wind and angel's game. It's very creepy, but much simpler and shorter than the the others, but then it is ..."

Good to know....Thanks Chris!

Just finished another of Susan Hill's ghost stories; The Man In The Picture. It's the third of them I've read and once again, exceptional

The Ghost Of Thomas Kempe by Penelope Lively

Seven Ghosts by Chris Priestley

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I did not see the ending coming. This is a spooky and slightly mysterious story about a boy called Jake who goes on a tour in a magnificent old stately home called Grimstone Hall but not everything is as it appears. The house is haunted by seven spirits each with there own tale to tell. This is a fabulous short novel by Chris Priestley.



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